Healthy and Fun Food Facts!

I bet there are a lot of things you didn't know about the things you eat everyday! Here are 12 fun facts that will help get you eating nutritious meals and keeping your body healthy!

1.  In 2010, the Journal of Pain found that ginger can help reduce exercises-induced muscle pain by up to 25%. 
   
   
2. Strawberries, raspberries or blackberries are NOT berries!
3. What do bananas, tomatoes, watermelons and pumpkins have in common? They're Berries!
4. Grass fed beef contains 2-5x more omega-3 than grain fed beef.
   
   
   
   
   
5. range and cage free eggs contain 1/3 less cholesterol, 1/4 less saturated fat and 7x more beta carotene than commercially produced eggs
6. Cinammon is a potent antioxidant that can help reduce the risk of blood cotting, control blood sugar, and improve insulin sensitivity which can prevent fat gain and diabetes. 
   
   
7. Garlic may help prevent various types of stomach, GI, and colorectal cancers.
8. Honey is the only food that can never rot, it can last 3000 years!
9. The seed inside a peach contains an almond-like nut which holds a potent anti-cancer medicine called laetrile.
10. Bell Peppers are full of vitamin A which helps in healthy, glowing skin
11. Lemons are the most healthiest food in the world, One lemon contains your daily dose of vitamin C, it cleanses the liver, boosts your immunity and aids in weight loss. 
    
    
12. Peanuts are actually legumes and not nuts!

There are many more fascinating things about the foods we consume. Its really important that we become knowledgeable of the pros and cons of these foods so that we can help ourselves live a long heathy life. Even reading some of the facts about fast food chains, sodas or even just overall unhealthy cooking techinques can scare us enough to put us on a path to better living! Thanks again for stopping by to read my blog and remember:

Visualize the goal, Embrace the path, and Conquer the struggle!

Sources: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, OSU, Cancer.gov; American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry;  NY Times, Journal of Pain; World Botanical; Nutrition Journal, 2010; Mother Earth News; ORAC; http://www.naturalnews.com/027088_cancer_laetrile_cure.html http://www.naturalnews.com/025427_almonds_nuts_weight.htm;